Job Description
Job Description
The Podcast Publishing and Programming Specialist is a unique position at the TED Audio Collective for early career generalists that can combine technical know-how with editorial prowess. The Podcast Publishing and Programming Specialist offers key support in managing podcast publishing and programming processes, gaining hands-on experience in the creative editorial work that makes TED’s podcast network standout in the marketplace. This role requires attention to detail, technical proficiency, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines. This role reports to the Executive Editor and Producer, Podcasts with a dotted line to the Director of Publishing & Social.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAMMING AND EDITORIAL
Metadata and Descriptions: Drafts and optimizes episode titles, descriptions, and show notes for SEO and audience engagement
Outreach and Booking support: Supports curation in tracking guest outreach with speed, professionalism, and enthusiasm with internal and external teams
Scheduling: With the Executive Editor, works on scheduling episodes for release according to the TAC editorial calendar, ensuring timely publication and that marketing and editorial calendars are in sync
PODCAST PUBLISHING
Manage the daily technical publishing process of all TED Audio Collective podcasts including liaising with various producers and production teams, as well as editorial, publishing, and programming leads
Maintain and systemize each podcast’s Airtable to ensure congruence between shows, and up-to-date information for other TED teams to view
Lead the storage and file management of TED’s audio assets, providing key information such as specs, file segmentations, and nomenclature to producers
Verify audio files for quality, completeness, and proper formatting before and after upload
Quality controls uploads for any issues, troubleshoots problems, and liaises as needed.
Work with podcasting publishing platform partners to create and launch RSS feed onto platforms
Undertake miscellaneous projects and tasks as needed
OPERATIONS AND ANALYTICS
Artwork and Media: Manages show artwork and any promotional assets used by guests
Analytics: With the Executive Editor and Senior Data and Insights Manager, tracks and reports on episode performance metrics, download statistics, and audience engagement
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Platform Management: Maintains and updates podcast RSS feeds and our publishing platforms; Manages episode uploads and pages on (url removed); Delivers assets to international distribution partners and any internal stakeholders
Host support: Manages positive and productive relationships with hosts by handling questions and concerns with special regard for troubleshooting on episode release days; With the Executive Editor, coordinates quarterly meeting with hosts to discuss performance, development, and check-ins regarding production schedules
Collaboration: Works closely with production, marketing, and editorial teams to align on episode releases, promotional strategies, and execution of special series
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